Top Ranked Programs
St. Mary's University's program mix is anchored in Business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private Catholic university in San Antonio. Biology, General is the largest program with 44 graduates, followed by Finance, Psychology, General, Political Science, and Kinesiology. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 453 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The highest-aggregate-return program is Finance, which combines substantial enrollment with solid earnings. Among the most popular fields, Biology, General graduates earn $46,873 four years after enrollment, while Finance graduates earn $82,753 and Psychology, General graduates earn $41,580. The institution's highest-earning programs include Finance with graduates earning $82,753, Computer Engineering with graduates earning $78,406, and Digital Marketing with graduates earning $66,151. This pattern reflects St. Mary's University's concentration in Business (representing 21% of graduates), Social Sciences (representing 11%), and Engineering (representing 7%). St. Mary's University's program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation and direct workforce entry. The concentration in business and related professional fields aligns with San Antonio's diversified regional economy, where employers in finance, healthcare, education, and professional services recruit actively from the institution. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with national labor-market trends and regional hiring patterns.